Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: What has helped you?

Has anyone found a supplement that helps with the symptoms of BPPV?

Welcome @calna1. You’ll notice that I moved your question about supplements and BPPV to this existing discussion:
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: What has helped you? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-1/

I did this so you can read the previous posts and connect easily with other members who have experience with BPPV like @larryg333 @gerry1 @nrd1 @pacer3702 @elwooodsdad @bride and many more.

Calna, you ask about supplement that may help with BPPV. Have you tried the Epley maneuver?

The Eppley manuever, done professionally, is the only remediation about which I know. I have done it myself after studying a UTube video, and it worked, but I am more comfortable having an ENT or physical therapist attend to it.

You have crystals in your ear channels they get out of place sometimes if you go to a physical therapist they can put them back in place

I have BPPV , seeing vestibular therapist , Epley maneuvers on and off since April onset , July had horizontal canal treated. Sept had horizontal and posterior treated as she could see the nystagmus. I still have dizziness when looking under a cabinet and over head. She can’t see nystagmus at this time . Anyone else have this problem?

@calna1 - Yes, oh yes, you may have other issues besides typical BPPV going on. I have learned over time, after almost 60 years of episodes, that not every incident is actually BPPV. For example, through my high school years, I could never look down at my feet while walking without feeling dizzy - until I got hard contact lenses that correct my astigmatism no matter the position of my eyes - the glasses only worked when looking straight through my lenses. And I have not been able to look up without a sensation of dizziness for many years, which may be due to deterioration in my cervical spine; can't ride in a vehicle in any position except facing forward, looking out a windshield. According to the Dizzy & Balance Center and ENT, this is typical of a malfunctioning inner ear. This is a chronic multi-generation issue in my family.

Do you have a history of ear or sinus problems?
Sue

No history and I haven’t had any dizziness issues until 2021 . Sept 29 th to be exact . That’s when I was diagnosed with BPPV .,neurootolaryngologist ,MD said I have no other issues .

Anyone se suffer with vertigo?

I get BPPV (Benign Positional Paroxsymal Vertigo)when there is an abrupt change in the weather. If I take a Claritin right away it helps. There are also YouTube videos showing the"Eply Manuever" to adjust the displaced particles in the inner ear.
However, all of this pertains to BPPV only. Best to be sure your vertigo isn't from something else.

Hi @purpleirisntn, welcome. I moved your message along with @esikora to this discussion
– Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: What has helped you? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-1/

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of vertigo — the sudden sensation that you're spinning or that the inside of your head is spinning. BPPV causes brief episodes of mild to intense dizziness. It is usually triggered by specific changes in your head's position. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vertigo/symptoms-causes/syc-20370055

Purple, Can you tell us more about your vertigo? Do you have peripheral or central veritigo? Do you know the cause?